HUNTSVILLE, Alabama -- Strong winds will accompany the early morning hours' rain activity, according to the Huntsville office of the National Weather Service. A wind advisory was in effect for all of north Alabama until 3 a.m.

Widespread rain will continue overnight, as will strong winds. (Contributed by the National Weather Service)

The rest of the night will have widespread rain with chances of isolated thunderstorms. On top of that, sustained winds between 15 and 25 mph are expected, as are gusts up to 40 mph, especially in higher elevations.

A mixture of clouds and sun with cool air will be present for the next few days after the cold front passes later today. The morning lows will be in the low to mid-40s and get up to highs in the low 50s in the afternoon. Winds will calm down to between 10 and 15 mph. They will calm even more tonight as the temperature drops to a low in the mid-20s.

Tomorrow will be mostly sunny with highs in the upper 40s and lows in the upper 20s. Partial clouds will roll in by the evening.

Another front is expected by Thursday night. This one will have the potential for strong thunderstorms and gusty winds.